What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

Uber Commuter · 09-17-2020, 08:35 AM

Just got a bottle of Angel's Envy, really enjoy it but I try not to buy it too often... Mostly because it goes too fast...

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Why of course.... Rum.

Has anyone tried Coconut Cartel? I've been seeing ads for it lately and it sounds pretty decent. Aged rum cut to proof with coconut water; Malibu Rum's smoother, more refined big brother...

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I have a phenomenal bottle of Hendricks limited edition called Summers Solstice. Delicious!

I've seen a few of these in the Class 6 (military liquor store if you don't know) - I was wondering if it was any good. I'm a fan of Hendricks so guess I'll grab a bottle.

TXSTYLE · 09-17-2020, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

the last time I had cognac was remy martin louis XIII. did that spoil me for life?

Absolutely not. I've had that a few times. And honestly it is over hyped and over priced. The Remy XO tastes better to me.
As long as you stick with at least VSOP, you won't go wrong.

TXSTYLE · 09-17-2020, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Uber Commuter

Just got a bottle of Angel's Envy, really enjoy it but I try not to buy it too often... Mostly because it goes too fast...

Has anyone tried Coconut Cartel? I've been seeing ads for it lately and it sounds pretty decent. Aged rum cut to proof with coconut water; Malibu Rum's smoother, more refined big brother...

I've seen a few of these in the Class 6 (military liquor store if you don't know) - I was wondering if it was any good. I'm a fan of Hendricks so guess I'll grab a bottle.

I've seen those same ads for Coconut Cartel. I love coconut! I may try it...

upstatedoc · 09-17-2020, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

The Remy XO tastes better to me.

I think this may be my next purchase. best way to enjoy is room temperature in a snifter?

TXSTYLE · 09-17-2020, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

I think this may be my next purchase. best way to enjoy is room temperature in a snifter?

Absolutely. But I actually like it chilled and keep a bottle in the fridge too.

TXSTYLE · 09-17-2020, 03:16 PM

I just ordered 3 bottles of this directly from their website. My wife and I foking LOVE Mango!!! Stay tuned for my review...

upstatedoc · 09-17-2020, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Absolutely. But I actually like it chilled and keep a bottle in the fridge too.

that's what I was wondering, I have a hard time tolerating room temp spirits

UncleWede · 09-17-2020, 03:38 PM

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I think this may be my next purchase. best way to enjoy is room temperature in a snifter?

If we get a bottle to take to the cabin in winter, we put it in the snow on the porch as soon as we arrive.

THEN we open the doors, light the fire, etc.

David70 · 09-17-2020, 05:22 PM

With Ohio being a liquor control state special bottles are sometimes by state lottery where you win the right to buy at MSRP (MSRP is only price for liquor in Ohio). I was lucky enough to win a CYPB and buy this for $46.
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Traded it for this group. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is one of my favorites for what they cost, both different years, Russell's reserves are all different store picks. Knob Creek is I think a 12 year store pick. Roughly $46 bottle turned into 6 at a roughly $400-$450 value. Can't bring myself to drink a $450 bottle.

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tnsatbhs · 09-17-2020, 07:55 PM

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With Ohio being a liquor control state special bottles are sometimes by state lottery where you win the right to buy at MSRP (MSRP is only price for liquor in Ohio). I was lucky enough to win a CYPB and buy this for $46.
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Traded it for this group. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is one of my favorites for what they cost, both different years, Russell's reserves are all different store picks. Knob Creek is I think a 12 year store pick. Roughly $46 bottle turned into 6 at a roughly $400-$450 value. Can't bring myself to drink a $450 bottle.

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Nice trade! I would take that all day long! No way would I keep the CYPB instead of those 6 bottles.

happyjack · 09-17-2020, 08:50 PM

put a 16-oz ribeye on the grill and went through three different ryes...

BTW...don’t sleep on that james pepper rye. their bourbon isn’t worth the price but this rye is nice.

UncleWede · 09-18-2020, 10:36 PM

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put a 16-oz ribeye on the grill and went through three different ryes...

BTW...don't sleep on that james pepper rye. their bourbon isn't worth the price but this rye is nice.

That BH dark rye is GOOD

tonight I did 3@ Bullet rye Godfathers

ASAP · 09-19-2020, 11:45 AM

Is anyone here into champagne?

I recently tried a variety of $50 bottles and think the Vuelve Cliqout Yellow Label is the best.

Any other recomendations?

Orange fever · 09-20-2020, 12:00 AM

Mexican horchata with bottle Hennessy

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hooligan_G01 · 09-20-2020, 09:06 AM

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Is anyone here into champagne?

I recently tried a variety of $50 bottles and think the Vuelve Cliqout Yellow Label is the best.

Any other recomendations?

That's certainly our go-to bottle in that price range. Veuve Grande Dame is excellent, but about twice the price.

When we were in Napa a few years ago we visited the Schramsberg winery and did a cave tour - their sparkling wines are fantastic, IMO, but obviously not "champagne". There are some excellent Cavas out there, too, if you're open to other sparkling whites.

Here's a good article to help you explore a bit:

https://punchdrink.com/articles/guid...wine-under-50/

dinonz · 09-20-2020, 09:51 AM

For those of you with home cocktail bars, any tips or suggestions or anything you wish you had? I am building a new home, and part of it is a cocktail bar in the great room, but I will have a bar in the games room also. My inclination is that the one in the great room will be more premium brands and more simple drinks - only those that are mixed or shaken. The bar can have blenders and soda for stuff like that. So in the cocktail bar I think I need a small sink to wash things, an ice machine, and a fridge at least - anything else people wish they had at their cocktail bar?

Desmond79 · 09-20-2020, 09:55 AM

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Is anyone here into champagne?

I recently tried a variety of $50 bottles and think the Vuelve Cliqout Yellow Label is the best.

Any other recomendations?

The old widow is good ... can't remember too much but a little biscuit, nutty...

I go American and was a member of Iron Horse Sparklers Club - they give you old - at least 6 yrs - and a variety ... Winter Cuvee - with a touch of brandy; Summer Cuvee, etc I visit them occasionally. Always a great stop. Will join again when I whittle down the 2 cases of sparkler that I have.

The one that may interest you is Roederer in CA.

L'Ermitage Club

https://store.roedererestate.com/ler...-club-p73.aspx

rebekahb · 09-20-2020, 07:52 PM

Sippin Sunday🍷

tnsatbhs · 09-20-2020, 07:58 PM

Picked up a bottle of New Riff Single Barrel Rye yesterday. Had to crack it open and at least give it a try tonight. Great whiskey, so far I'm really impressed with New Riff and am excited about what they put out in the future.

upstatedoc · 09-20-2020, 08:00 PM

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For those of you with home cocktail bars, any tips or suggestions or anything you wish you had? I am building a new home, and part of it is a cocktail bar in the great room, but I will have a bar in the games room also. My inclination is that the one in the great room will be more premium brands and more simple drinks - only those that are mixed or shaken. The bar can have blenders and soda for stuff like that. So in the cocktail bar I think I need a small sink to wash things, an ice machine, and a fridge at least - anything else people wish they had at their cocktail bar?

dibs on fulltime bartender job

rebekahb · 09-20-2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dinonz

For those of you with home cocktail bars, any tips or suggestions or anything you wish you had? I am building a new home, and part of it is a cocktail bar in the great room, but I will have a bar in the games room also. My inclination is that the one in the great room will be more premium brands and more simple drinks - only those that are mixed or shaken. The bar can have blenders and soda for stuff like that. So in the cocktail bar I think I need a small sink to wash things, an ice machine, and a fridge at least - anything else people wish they had at their cocktail bar?

Do one of those cool half fridge half wine coolers with the glass on the front. Aesthetics, make it sexy.

hooligan_G01 · 09-21-2020, 10:26 AM

Continuing to tweak my house Sazerac recipe. I typically use rye whiskey, but cognac is a traditional way to make them, as well. I went with a hybrid. As it currently stands:

1.75 oz rye
.75 oz cognac
.25 oz honey syrup
2 dashes Peychauds
1 dash Ango
Pernod/Absinthe glass rinse

Adding the cognac brings even more depth to the cocktail.

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